Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

VICTORIA ROAD, SA12 6AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, SA12 6AD.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA12 6AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SA12 6AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA12 6AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.3km from Aberavon in Port Talbot. Administratively it sits within Sandfields East ward and the Aberavon constituency.

For families considering a move, SA12 6AD represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, down 12.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA12 6AD are sourced from Output Area W00005093 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA12 6AD. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 171,250

8 sales · Mean £ 175,312

Terraced

£ 130,010

9 sales · Mean £ 151,390

Flat

£ 44,950

1 sales · Mean £ 44,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA12 6AD has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences73
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi Harlequins0.8 km
  • Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.5 km
  • Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl0.6 km
  • Clwb Pêl-droed Afan Lido0.9 km
  • Seaside Social & Labour Club0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Bethel Trust (Food Bank)0.7 km
  • Mrs Munch0.4 km
  • Bethel Trust (Food Bank)0.7 km
  • Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC0.5 km
  • Cafe Remo's0.7 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Ginger0.8 km
  • Burgess Green0.6 km
  • China Kitchen0.2 km
  • DP's Desserts0.5 km
  • Fairfield Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • AM Late Shop0.2 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • AM Late Shop0.2 km
  • Roberts & Sons Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gwesty Aberavon Beach0.9 km
  • Aberavon Beach Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Port Talbot Parkway1.5 km
  • Baglan2.8 km
  • Briton Ferry5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandown Road Shops0.0 km
  • Sandown Road Shops0.1 km
  • Hospital Road0.1 km
  • Newbridge Road0.2 km
  • Newbridge Road0.2 km